Ps 46 Arthur Tappan

PS 46 Arthur Tappan is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in New York City's District 5, located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. With 371 students, the school has consistently received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other New York elementary schools.

Academically, PS 46 Arthur Tappan struggles, with proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 42.42%, compared to 42.03% for the district and 54.15% for the state. The school's performance is particularly weak in math, with proficiency rates ranging from 31.03% to 65.38% across the grade levels, compared to 32.29% to 52.83% for the district and 46.74% to 59.7% for the state. Science proficiency is also low, with 5th grade students scoring 17.24% proficient compared to 26.28% for the district and 45.02% for the state.

The school's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, generally perform below their peers across the state. Additionally, PS 46 Arthur Tappan has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.63% to 95.42% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. While the school's per-student spending is relatively high, ranging from $23,648 to $40,302 per student, this has not yet translated into improved student performance. Nearby schools, such as KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School and PS/IS 210 21st Century Academy, demonstrate stronger academic performance, suggesting that there may be opportunities for PS 46 Arthur Tappan to learn from and collaborate with these higher-performing schools to identify and implement effective strategies for improving student learning.